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You are here: Home / Diary / My 2018 in Review – Part 2

My 2018 in Review – Part 2

December 31, 2018 By: Summer Samba26 Comments

If you missed part 1 of my 2018 in review, you can see it here. Otherwise, let’s continue on with July.

somali cat on National Fried Chicken Day

Things usually quiet down for me over the summer… but I did get to celebrate National Fried Chicken Day! Can you believe I didn’t even know about this holiday before?

somali cat at cat show in Roseville

I did go to Roseville (not far from Sacramento) in August for a cat show. It was very hot up there!

somali cat at Sacramento airport

I do want to say that I like Sacramento airport! But then, I don’t know that I’ve met an airport I didn’t like, although LAX always makes my human groan.

somali cat wearing a bunch of her new neckties

My human bought me a bunch of new neckties for my therapy cat visits. I tried modeling all of them, but there were too many!

somali cat at Los Angeles Animal Adoption Services

In September, my human started a new project for me: visiting local offices. My first one was at Los Angeles Animal Services, and I got to check out the work they do there! Did you know they got a grant from the ASPCA for cat adoptions? So adult cats can be adopted free of charge until the money runs out.

therapy cat at accounting office

I also had my most unusual therapy cat visit — my human and I went to the far end of the San Fernando Valley to an accounting office! The company had me and my pal Bentley over for stress relief for the employees.

somali cat in Guinea pig pirate costume

I had so many different costumes in October that I can’t even show them all here! There were some that stood out. This pirate costume was one… because it really isn’t a costume for kitties. I was kind of embarrassed.

somali cat as Cleocatra at cat show

Right before Halloween, I was a Pet Me Cat at a cat show, and I had lots of costumes, including this CleoCATra one.

therapy cat in nurse kitty outfit

And of course, I did a couple of therapy cat visits in my nurse kitty costume.

Other than a few routine therapy cat visits and a local one-day cat show, November was pretty quiet, but things picked up again in December.

Somali cat in hotel bathroom

At the beginning of the month, my human and I flew to Portland for a cat show, and we both had a lot of fun! In fact, I think it may be the first trip where my human had even more fun than I did, because she had so many friends to visit.

somali cat doesn't like Santa

I got to visit Santa… but I didn’t really like him this year. Last year’s was cooler.

somali cat ready to do therapy cat visit

I only got to do one therapy cat visit in December because my human spent the last part of the month recovering from a procedure. But my single visit was a good one, because it happened in the middle of a holiday party at Shriners Medical Center.

somali cat with Steve Dale at Wag Petcon

Right before my human had the procedure done, we went to the WAG Petcon in San Diego, where I helped entertain visitors at the TICA booth! My human ran into certified animal behavior consultant and pet expert Steve Dale — and he wound up borrowing me for his public talks that afternoon! That was really exciting.

Now that my human has mostly recovered, we are ready to start 2019, and we have a lot of exciting things ahead!

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Comments

  1. Christine Carroll says

    January 13, 2019 at 5:57 am

    Love your Cleo cat out fit you look like an Egyptian Princess. x

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  2. lola the rescued cat says

    January 2, 2019 at 3:36 pm

    How do you do all you do, Summer? We get tired just reading about it!

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  3. Teddy says

    January 1, 2019 at 8:02 am

    What a year! Busy busy busy………but all GOOD. We sure hope your human is 100% recovered from her procedure very soon and feeling better than ever. It’s going to be a good year – I can just FEEL it!

    Hugs, Teddy

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  4. Tamago says

    December 31, 2018 at 7:22 pm

    You had a busy and fantastic year, Summer! I’m glad your human has mostly recovered.
    We wish you all a happy and healthy new year!

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  5. Marv says

    December 31, 2018 at 6:11 pm

    You have been one busy cat! (So has your human!)
    How do you keep up the pace?
    Will you be as busy next year?
    Happy New Year!I hope your life be full of surprise and joy. May you be blessed with everything you want in life.
    Purrs Marv and Mom

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  6. Just Ducky says

    December 31, 2018 at 6:06 pm

    Happy New Year Miss Summer.

    Reply
  7. Toby and Leia says

    December 31, 2018 at 5:42 pm

    You had an extremely busy year.

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  8. Cathy Keisha says

    December 31, 2018 at 5:25 pm

    All of those memories were great. A few years ago our town gave UCFCC a grant so any kitties from our town got spayed for just $20 until the grant ran out. I donno what procedure your human had but I pray that TW never needs it.

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  9. William's Kith & Kin says

    December 31, 2018 at 5:07 pm

    You had quite the fun year, Summer. We wish you and your sisters and human a happy, healthy New Year!

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  10. BeadedTail says

    December 31, 2018 at 4:34 pm

    You had an exciting year, Summer! Only thing we did is get a woofie sisfur and neither one of us was consulted on that. We hope your 2019 is filled with many more adventures!

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  11. Melissa & Mudpie says

    December 31, 2018 at 3:42 pm

    Can’t wait to see what’s ahead for you, Summer!

    Reply
  12. Prancer pie says

    December 31, 2018 at 12:56 pm

    You sure had a busy year, Summer! We think you deserve a big nap after recapping that!

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  13. Purrjamm Cats says

    December 31, 2018 at 12:44 pm

    It was so much fun seeing your 2018 year in review choices. We loved them all. They brought so many smiles, laughs, and heartwarming feelings. What a great year it was. Here’s to a fun loving, happy, peaceful, 2019! Many Purrs…

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  14. The Swiss Cats says

    December 31, 2018 at 12:24 pm

    We’re glad your human recovered and is better ! We wish you health and happiness for 2019 ! Happy New Year ! Purrs

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  15. Memories of Eric and Flynn says

    December 31, 2018 at 11:35 am

    I am glad your human is mostly recovered now.
    You had a very busy 2018, and I hope 2019 will be a great year too.

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  16. Madi and Mom says

    December 31, 2018 at 10:17 am

    Bravo Summer and extra bravo that you human is 99.9999% recovered
    Happy New Year’s Eve
    Cecilia

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  17. Eastside Cats says

    December 31, 2018 at 10:08 am

    Glad to hear that your human is better, Summer…recovery is always the hardest part.
    I like the image of you wearing so many ties!
    Happy ‘Mew’ Year!

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  18. Grace says

    December 31, 2018 at 6:47 am

    You and your human have had a busy year – I hope the new year brings you both new triumphs!

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  19. The Florida Furkids says

    December 31, 2018 at 6:26 am

    You had an amazing year!! Mom says you’re busier than she is!!

    The Florida Furkids

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  20. Brian Frum says

    December 31, 2018 at 5:30 am

    We sure enjoyed your look back sweet Summer and we are ready for 2019 too.

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  21. The Island Cat says

    December 31, 2018 at 5:15 am

    You sure racked up the frequent flyer miles this year, Summer. 🙂 We can’t wait to see what you do in 2019.

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  22. Gattina says

    December 31, 2018 at 2:45 am

    You are a real business (woman) cat ! The different outfits look so cute on you !!

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  23. Pat K says

    December 31, 2018 at 1:54 am

    Yes, you were an extremely busy kitty this past year. You and
    your human deserve a bit of rest – sounds like she is feeling
    better now – good to hear. Happy New Year to all in your
    house.

    Reply
  24. Zoolatry says

    December 31, 2018 at 1:24 am

    Amazing, and Summer is so beautiful … now we have to go back to the first 6-months. Am “bad”, don’t know why we haven’t “followed” before, but about to do so now! Great photos, too … of course! Happy 2019.

    Reply
  25. Mickey's Musings says

    December 31, 2018 at 1:17 am

    Gee, when you look back at all the things you have done and the places you weny, we can see you had a really busy year! Good thing you enjoyed it too. WE enjoyed seeing all the places you went and look forward to seeing more next year.
    Happy New Years Eve!
    Purrs Georgia,Julie and JJ

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  26. The kitties of purring pines says

    December 31, 2018 at 12:44 am

    Happy New Year, Summer! We’re looking forward to seeing your adventures in 2019!

    Reply

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